Let’s Explore Le Club AccorHotels Loyalty Program

Le Club AccorHotels’ loyalty program is one we’ve been really excited to explore. As Pointsters, hotel rewards programs are one of our favorite travel investments. They almost always immediately offer perks, even if it’s just a small percentage off of your reservation. However, there are tons of programs out there to choose from. It doesn’t hurt to have multiple accounts, but we always recommend establishing loyalty in order to gain the best outcome. That being, more points and better rewards. Let’s see how Le Club AccorHotels sets the standards for a loyalty program.

What immediately allows Le Club AccorHotels stand out is the scope of their loyalty footprint. Reaching roughly of 50 million members, 110 countries, 3,760 hotels, 23 brands, and with over 50 partners, there’s not many areas that haven’t been graced by the program. Let’s break everything down, including membership tiers, benefits, points and savings.

Le Club AccorHotels Points

There are two types of points utilized within Le Club AccorHotels’ rewards system: Status Points and Rewards Points. Status Points are not redeemable, they help to determine a member’s tier level. In addition, they always accrue at the same rate, regardless of status. One of the biggest factors when it comes to Status Points is that they expire, reseting to zero on January 1st of each year.

On the other hand, Rewards Points don’t expire. The points you earn to be put toward awesome perks will roll over from year to year. That is, as long as you have at least one eligible stay per year. Rewards Points can be redeemed for discounts and even used with many of Le Club AccorHotels’ loyalty partners (such as airlines and car rental companies). One of the biggest things about Rewards Points which we’ll explore more in the next section is that they accrue at various rates depending on status. Higher status means Rewards Points are given more value.

Le Club AccorHotels Member Tiers

The Le Club AccorHotels loyalty program is organized into four tiers: Classic, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Anyone who enrolls with the program is immediately entitled to enjoy the perks of a Classic membership, meaning there are no minimum status points or nights required. You will gain access to a special member rate, with up to 10% off your first stay when booking through AccorHotels.com in participating countries. All members are also granted access to private early-bird sales promising up to 40% off, as well as additional benefits with over 50 partners. Online check-in and fast check-out are extended to all members as well. At this level, for every ~$11 (10 €) spent, you will accrue 25 Rewards Points. Not to mention, the program is free to join.

Let’s move on to the Silver status. To reach it, you’ll need to accumulate 10 nights and 2,000 status points with the revenue equivalence of ~$886 (800 €). Your rewards points will be worth 25% more at Silver, meaning you’ll receive 31 Rewards Points per ~$11 (10 €) spent, rather than only 25 at the Classic level. When it comes to in-hotel benefits, members will enjoy a priority welcome, a complimentary welcome drink, and a late-checkout on request.

Moving through the levels, Gold status with Le Club AccorHotels will require a minimum of 30 nights and 7,000 status points equivalent to ~$3,100 (2,800 €). The Rewards Points value will increase to 37 per ~$11 (10 €) spent, a 50% increase from the initial value. When booking, Gold status guarantees you a room, available up to 3 days pre-arrival. This excludes Thalassa sea and spa hotels, Adagio, Adagio access, and resort hotels. A minimum stay of 7 nights is required. In-hotel benefits are also pretty extraordinary. On top of the priority welcome and welcome drink, you will have to option to opt for either an early-check in or a late-check out on request. You’ll also enjoy a welcome amenity and an upgrade to the next room category if available at check-in. If unavailable, you’ll be eligible for an upgrade to a better room in the category booked.

Finally, the end all be all of the rewards program—Platinum. This level requires a minimum of 60 nights and 14,000 Status Points equivalent to ~$6,203 (5,600 €). You’ll earn 44 Rewards Points per ~$11 (10 €) spent, a generous 70% increase. Platinum offers a similar room guarantee as Gold, the only difference is that its eligible up to only 2 days pre-arrival. In-hotel benefits will include the priority welcome, welcome drink, both a late check-out and early check-in on request, welcome amenity, and the same policy for the room upgrade. However, only Platinum members are allowed access to the Executive lounge as long as the hotel has one. It’s available to the member as well as registered guests staying in the room.

Le Club AccorHotels Rewards Points

The whole idea of a rewards program is to save money in the long run, right? Rewards Points allow you to pay less for your stay. The transfer rate goes as follows: 2,000 Rewards Points = ~$44 (40 €).  That dollar amount is what will be taken off the bill of your stay. You can either redeem those points online or over the phone at booking, or even at the hotel upon checking out. These points are valid on all room types, and they’re free of any black-out dates. It’s important to note that if you need to cancel your booking for whatever reason, your points will be refunded to your account.

Le Club AccorHotels Non-Hotel Services

Beyond hotel services, Le Club AccorHotels provides premier non-hotel service to members of all status levels. Customer Care is available 24/7 in 11 different languages, ensuring someone will always be available to assist you. You’ll be eligible for executive benefits at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, if you ever choose to go there (which you totally should, read more about it here). The venue hosts over 130 musical and sporting events throughout the year. In addition, you’ll have access to a discounted Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge access program. Not to mention, all of the partnerships Le Club AccorHotels has accumulated in order to extend even more discounts to you. Browse details on partners here.

Read more about Le Club AccorHotels’ loyalty program on their website.